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Chapter 1667: Sunshine in Washington (Second update, please subscribe)

In May in Washington, although the cherry blossoms have already withered, it is still the best season of the year.

The temperature is now the most pleasant, so in the parks of all sizes in Washington, there are people everywhere enjoying the sunshine.

After all, after experiencing a cold winter, sunshine is the most precious thing for the people here.

On the bank of the Potomac River, a man was standing by the river, throwing corn kernels into the river to feed the water birds and wild ducks flying from the south.

He seemed to be very focused, and at this moment a man walked up to him and seemed to be very interested in feeding the water birds.

There are many people like him by the river. Many people always like to feed water birds by the river. For them, this may be a way to pass the time.

"Israel……"

The man who just walked over said to the man who was feeding the birds next to him:

"In the past few years, the US attitude towards Israel has changed fundamentally, and they are constantly increasing their support for Israel."

Contrary to what many people imagine, the first country to support Israel was the Soviet Union!

As early as before the first Middle East war, when Britain, France, the United States and other countries imposed a military embargo on Israel, the Soviet Union exported weapons to Israel through Czechoslovakia and also agreed to allow Jews in the Soviet Union to go to Israel. Those people had served in the Soviet army and even drove T34 tanks all the way to Berlin. It was these experienced former Soviet soldiers who supported the Israeli army and ensured victory in the war. The Soviet Union's support for them was intended to destroy the interests of Britain and France in the Middle East.

After the outbreak of the "Suez Canal Crisis", faced with the reality that their interests were damaged, Britain and France turned to woo Israel and launched the Second Middle East War.

Until then, the United States had been extremely cold towards Israel, as Washington was worried that supporting Israel would lead Middle Eastern countries to lean towards the Soviet Union. All this did not change until President Johnson.

This is not because of the credit of the Jewish lobbying group, but because Arab countries led by Egypt have successively turned to the Soviet Union. The United States, which is afraid that the Middle East will become the Soviet sphere of influence, has turned to support Israel due to the needs of practical interests.

By arming Israel to combat the Soviet Union's expansion in the Arab region, this is the essence of the game between countries, and everything is based on real interests.

"In the past few months, the United States has provided Israel with unprecedented support. The United States has provided Israel with $30 billion in aid. From March to May this year alone, the United States provided Israel with more than 3 tanks and 5 new aircraft at low prices, and sent more than 400 air force personnel to integrate its air force, greatly enhancing the combat effectiveness of the Israeli Air Force and armored forces..."

These are all news from public channels. The reason why the United States supports Israel with unprecedented strength is that the aid received by Arab countries is no less than that of Israel. The Soviet Union provided Egypt with arms worth $10 billion, including 6 warships, jet aircraft and T55 tanks and other advanced weapons. The Soviet Union also sent a military advisory group to Egypt to help Egypt train its troops, which made Egypt the most powerful country among Arab countries.

As for the Jordanian army, it was trained by British advisers and equipped with British weapons. Although it was small in number, it was well-equipped. The weapons of the Syrian army were also provided by the Soviet Union. In addition, Syria also built a solid defense line on the Golan Heights to prepare for the attack of the Israeli army.

"But in terms of strength, Arab countries still have the upper hand, don't they?"

The man said casually:

"That means Washington will continue to provide aid to Israel."

"Yes, just a few hours ago, the White House has signed an order to provide Israel with $3 million in military aid and directly allocated a batch of weapons from the US military reserves in Italy for emergency assistance..."

The man's answer startled the person who was feeding the birds, and then he said:
"So, the White House has already decided that war is inevitable?"

"Yes, all the evidence shows that Nasser and his people are preparing to start a war in the next few months. According to CIA intelligence, it is clear that they will take some measures to induce Israel to declare war in order to win public support."

His words made the bird feeder's mouth curl up and sneer:

"What a bunch of idiots! Since they have decided to go to war, they actually want to induce others to declare war first. Aren't they afraid of being attacked by surprise?"

Sometimes, this world is so ironic. When you are deliberately deciding to go to war, you actually hope that the other party will make the first move. Can you win by being so cautious?
Obviously only a bunch of idiots would do this.

You can create reasons for war, but you shouldn't let the other side attack you first.

What's more, one of the most basic principles in this world is that the winners are not subject to criticism.

And those people are so naive.

This also shows that their failure is not without reason.

"It was stupid, but Nasser needed such public support. After all, he cared a lot about his image, and the lesson of the Suez Canal crisis was very profound.

So he must try his best to gain the support of the international community.”

"Perhaps, but from a military perspective, it is simply unreasonable for anyone to make such a plan."

The man nodded and said while feeding the birds:
"What about the Sinai Peninsula? There are UN troops stationed there." The UN forces in the Sinai Peninsula are an appendage of the Suez Canal crisis. After the crisis ended, Britain, France and the SEA withdrew all their troops in accordance with the peace treaty. After Egypt promised Israel the right to navigate the Strait of Tiran and fly over the air, the Israeli army withdrew all its troops from Sinai in 1. Therefore, the disputed Gaza Strip and the coastal areas of the Gulf of Aqaba are managed by the "UN Forces."

As for the Suez Canal area, its sovereignty belongs to Egypt, and its operating rights are managed by the newly established International Canal Company. To a certain extent, Egypt got the canal it wanted, but it did not have the operating rights.

The man mentioned the UN forces because they were the only barrier to war in the Sinai Peninsula.

"According to CIA intelligence, Nasser will in the next few days order the takeover of the UN Emergency Force positions between Egypt and Israel,"

He thought for a moment, then added:

"This means that the armistice agreement after the Suez Canal Crisis has lost its meaning, and it gives Israel enough reason to go to war."

This is exactly the funniest side of the world. One side deliberately wants to win the support of the international community and lure the other side to attack them by doing something, but they accidentally tear up the armistice agreement and give the other side enough reasons to start a war.

In the end, which side will the international community's public opinion stand on?

This question is very complicated.

"Is the information accurate?"

"Very accurate. The CIA's intelligence comes from high-level officials in Cairo. That's why the White House has determined that regardless of whether Israel responds first, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan will launch an attack on Israel within the next two months!"

After thinking for a while, the man added:
"So, you should prepare for it as soon as possible. After all, you are deeply involved in the Middle East now, so you must prepare in advance."

The man threw the corn kernels in his hand into the river. When the man was about to turn around and leave, the other man whispered:

"Not you, but us!"

His voice was not loud, but the man paused and left. Ten minutes later, the man got into his Ford car. After starting the car, he bent down and took out a White House access permit from the passenger glove box.

Looking at the name on the sign, the man nodded silently.

Tom Perris

This name is well known in Washington because he has another identity - Deputy Director of the White House Office.

In the White House, although this position is below that of the director, it is well known that the director is the president's confidant and changes with the president. However, the deputy director is a professional bureaucrat and a "local resident" among the passers-by in the White House. Like civil servants in other departments, they are the group of people who truly hold power in the Special Administrative Region.

To a certain extent, they are the core of how this country operates.

Politicians are always politicians. Only professional bureaucrats like them are the eternal ones in Washington and the most solid cornerstone of the temple of power.

Hanging his work tag around his neck, Tom Perris said to himself:
"Well, that's my job."

Sometimes, a person has more than just one job. For Tom Perris, the White House job is just one of his jobs. On the other hand, he has another identity, a job that has been buried for so long that he has even forgotten that identity.

Even now, Tom Perris can't remember how he started this job.

Life is sometimes so wonderful. More than twenty years ago, he was just a student in a political elite school. With the war, he, like many of his classmates, took up arms to resist the Allied attack. Many friends died in the war. Until one day, his father took him and some classmates away.

Later, he came to the United States, where he had a new identity - Tom Peiris.

A fifteen-year-old American youth, his identity was impeccable. His father was a doctor and his mother was a housewife. As the only son in the family, he received the best education and then entered Yale University.

From Yale to the White House, from an intern to an ordinary staff member, and then to a department head. A few years ago, when Kennedy entered the White House, the young him was appointed and became one of the deputy directors of the office. As the youngest deputy director of the office, he has been a prominent figure in Washington officialdom in the past few years.

Sometimes, Tom Perris enjoys this kind of life. Of course, he is also satisfied with his current life - he has a wife, children, and a decent and respected job.

But deep down, he knew full well that his identity was built on a lie.

Even though he had gotten used to this kind of life over the past twenty-two years, but... this life was full of risks, and if he wasn't careful, he would be doomed!

Tom Perris occasionally cast his eyes into the distance while driving the car, and just like that, he drove all the way to the White House...

(End of this chapter)